Zaveri is an Indian surname, mainly found among the Gujarati people. The word "Zaveri" (also spelled Jhaveri) means jeweler, and is derived from the Arabic Javahari.[1] Though not all people with surname Zaveri are jewellers by profession, the surname indicates that their ancestors must have been jewelers. Notable people with the name include:
- Shantidas Zaveri (c. 1580s-1659) influential Indian jeweler and merchant during the Mughal era
- Tribhovandas Bhimji Zaveri, who founded the eponymous jewelers.
- Anjala Zaveri (born 1972) Indian actress
- Pankaj Manubhai Zaveri, Indian cricketer
- Ashna Zaveri, Indian Actress
- Rakeshbhai Jhaveri, spiritual Guru
- Jay Zaveri, Venture Capitalist
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Makrand Mehta (1991). Indian merchants and entrepreneurs in historical perspective. Academic Foundation. p. 66. ISBN 978-81-7188-017-1.
See also[edit | edit source]
- Zaveri Bazaar, the jewelers market in Mumbai, India
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